@ Pitlove
I agree, but usually the dog will receive a rabies shot prior to being neutered. So, that combined with the fact that the prior owner has NO paperwork to prove that the dog has seen a vet, leads me to believe that it hasn’t happened (being seen by a vet). Otherwise the prior owner would have at least provided the name of a vet or clinic that could be contacted to validate her claims.
Whether or not she decides to neuter the dog is a decision she can make with a veterinarian that she trusts. Sometimes you can get away with not neutering a small breed, sometimes not. I have a small breed that developed testicular cancer and had to be neutered at age 11.
No guarantees, we all do the best we can. If she chooses not to give the dog the rabies vaccine she will not be able to license the dog. If the dog bites someone and she can’t show proof of current rabies vaccination….all bets are off.
PS: Small dogs bite, I have been to Urgent Care X2 over the years for treatment.
